Heat chicken in hot oil until golden brown.
Add celery, chicken stock and soy sauce.
Cook a few minutes.
Mix together cornstarch, sugar and water.
Add to chicken mixture and simmer until thickened.
Add Chinese vegetables, almonds and sherry.
Simmer just until mixture is heated through.
If desired, add pea pods and stir into hot mixture.
Do not overcook.
Serve over Chinese noodles or rice.